Jim Burns
Social Sciences Teacher at Global Online Academy- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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New York State Teaching Certification
NYS Education Department
Experience
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Global Online Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Sciences Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Present
Developed and implemented competency-based learning and assessmentsMet the needs of global students through innovative unit design and asynchronous communicationMaximized student choice by providing multiple flexible pathways for students to demonstrate competencyPromoted perspective-taking by leveraging challenging issues and topics Developed and implemented competency-based learning and assessmentsMet the needs of global students through innovative unit design and asynchronous communicationMaximized student choice by providing multiple flexible pathways for students to demonstrate competencyPromoted perspective-taking by leveraging challenging issues and topics
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American School Foundation of Monterrey
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Mexico
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teacher & Department Head
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Aug 2012 - Present
Shifted pedagogy to inquiry-driven and skill-based learning designUsed assessments as a framework for evidence-based learning and argumentation Embedded social and emotional skills into units and daily practicesDifferentiated instruction to meet learning needs through 1-to-1 blended learning Collaborated with partner teachers to develop strong units using the Understanding by Design framework to achieve standards-based grading alignment Consistently achieved AP scores 25-50% above national and world averagesInitiated change in practices and policies as an active member of the extended leadership teamPromoted constructive conversations within and among colleagues and administration by gaining confidence and trust to further the school's mission and visionDirected a self-evaluation, research, and selection process of competencies and standards through leading a Curriculum Alignment CommitteeGuided the adoption and implementation of the competency-based C3 Framework for the Social Studies DepartmentPromoted teacher growth through supportive feedback and informal observations Developed processes to enhance curricular programs based on CWRA+ dataLed departmental vertical alignment to increase Social Studies exposure and allow for more student choice
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Education
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University at Albany, SUNY
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History & Political Science -
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University at Albany, SUNY
Master of Arts - MA, Teaching Social Studies
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